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Enjoying your
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camcorder
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 12
Recording/Playback 22
Handycam Handbook
Editing 37
Utilizing recording
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media
DCR-SR45/SR46/SR65/SR85
Customizing your
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camcorder
Troubleshooting 76
Additional Information 87
Quick Reference 96
2008 Sony Corporation
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Read this before operating your camcorder
=> “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used Before operating the unit, please read this only with “Memory Stick PRO” compatible Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for equipment. future reference.
=> Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo Notes on use adaptor.
=> Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor when using In “Handycam Handbook” (this Handbook) a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with “M
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connect the cables to both the Handycam About changing the language setting Station and your camcorder (DCR-SR65/SR85). The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the About menu items, LCD panel and lens operating procedures. Change the screen
=> A menu item that is grayed out is not available language before using your camcorder if under the current recording or playback necessary (p. 18). conditions.
=> The LCD screen is manufactured using About this Handbook
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Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded image data When the camcorder is connected to a computer
=> To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media
=> Do not try to format the hard disk of the periodically. It is recommended that you save camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R camcorder may not operate correctly. using your computer (p. 36). Also, you can save your image
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Table of contents Searching for desired images by date Read this before operating your (Date Index) ....................................................... 32 camcorder ....................................................2 Using PB zoom .................................................... 32 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Playing back a series of still images (Slide Handycam ....................................................4 show) ......................................................
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PHOTO SETTINGS ...................................... 60 (Items for recording still images) VIEW IMAGES SET ...................................... 62 (Items to customize the display) SOUND/DISP SET ....................................... 64 (Items to adjust sound and the screen) OUTPUT SETTINGS .................................... 65 (Items for when connecting other devices) CLOCK/ LANG ......................................... 66 (Items to set clock and language) GENERAL SET ..................
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Subject examples and solutions Checking your golf Getting a good shot swing of a ski slope or beach SPORTS ........................................................ 73 Backlight ..................................................... 28 BEACH .......................................................... 73 SNOW .......................................................... 73 Flowers in close-up A child on the stage under a spot light PORTRAIT ..................................
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Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow You can select the media (hard disk or “Memory Stick PRO Duo”) separately for movie recording and still image recording (p. 20). The media you set is effective for recording/playback/editing operations. Get ready (p. 12). Selecting the media (p. 20) Shoot using your camcorder (p. 25). Play back the images. Viewing on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 29) Viewing on the TV connected to your camcorder (p. 34) Save recorded images. Dubbing/
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Enjoying your camcorder “ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus “ HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 10) Category Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category (MANAGE MEDIA) category Item Page Item Page MOVIE* 26 MOVIE MEDIA SET* 20 PHOTO* 26 PHOTO MEDIA SET* 20 MEDIA INFO 51 (VIEW IMAGES) category MEDIA FORMAT* 52 Item Page REPAIR IMG.DB F. 54 VISUAL INDEX* 29 (SETTINGS) cate
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Using the HOME MENU 4 Touch the desired item. Example: [EDIT] 1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power. 5 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation. To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch . When you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME 2 Press (HOME) (or ). MENU - HELP (HOME) 1 Press (HOME). The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) 3 Touch the desired category. 2 Touch (HELP). Example
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Enjoying your camcorder 3 Touch the item you want to learn more about. When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2. Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment. You will find it easy to make various settings. See page 69 for further details. (OPTION) 11
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following Rechargeable battery pack items supplied with your camcorder. NP-FH40 (1) (p. 13, 91) The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) Picture Motion Browser (Software) PMB Guide Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 13) Handycam Handbook (This Handbook) “Operating Guide” (1) Handycam Station (1) (p. 13) (DCR-SR65/SR85)
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Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack DCR-SR65/SR85: You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 91) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes
=> Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series). Battery pack 1 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (the default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it POWER clicks. switch DC plug With the mark 3 For DCR-
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the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. Notes Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
=> When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the DC IN jack holding both the DC plug (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 17)/ and the Handycam Station (DCR-SR65/ ACCESS lamp (p. 25) is turned off. SR85) or your camcorder (DCR-SR45/
=> When you store the battery pack, fully discharge SR46). the battery before storing it for an extended period (see page 92 for the details of storage).
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Getting Started * Typical recording time shows the time when Charging time you repeat recording start/stop, turning the Approximate time (min.) required when power on/off and zooming. you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Notes
=> All times measured under the following Battery pack Charging time settings: NP-FH40 125 Recording mode: [SP] (supplied) The LCD backlight turns on NP-FH50 135 Playback time NP-FH70 170 Approximate time (min.) available when NP-FH100 390 you use
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On the battery pack
=> Before changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 17)/ ACCESS lamp (p. 25).
=> The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 14) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info only).
=> The power will not be supplied from the battery as lon
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Getting Started Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this 3 Select the desired geographical camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] area with / , then touch [NEXT]. screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. 4 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT]. (HOME) 5 Set [Y] (year) with / . Touch the button on the LCD screen. 6 Select [M] w
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To turn off the power Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Notes
=> If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 94).
=> It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time.
=> In the d
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Getting Started Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording Notes Opening the LENS COVER manually
=> Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. panel. Tips
=> If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.
=> Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 64), and adjust the brightn
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Step 5: Selecting the media You can select the hard disk or “Memory 2 Touch [MOVIE MEDIA SET] to select Stick PRO Duo” as the recording/playback/ editing media on your camcorder. Select the media for movies, and touch the media for movies and still images [PHOTO MEDIA SET] to select the separately. media for still images. The default setting is hard disk for movies The media setting screen appears. and still images. 60min Hard Disk Movie Still image “Memory Stick” Notes
=> You can do rec
